High salt intake linked to coronary atherosclerosis; daily ETOH, even in small doses, is dangerous; statins don't increase muscle injury; and 2 more studies of note.

For each of the 6 biologic agents FDA-approved for severe asthma, find the mechanism of action, indication, and biomarkers that predict enhanced response.

AUD affects 15 million Americans, with men nearly 2 times more vulnerable to the disease vs women. Are you tracking signs and symptoms in your patients?

Onset of the 2022-2023 RSV season and its end were closer to historical patterns but atypical circulation may continue, say researchers writing in MMWR.

From type 2 diabetes to migraine, we have picked the top 6 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the first quarter.

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Universal vaccination against chickenpox with a live-attenuated varicella vaccine began 25 years ago. Were concerns about future shingles outbreaks borne out?

Pain and swelling have been present for 2 days, explains the patient, a man in his 50s. Other than mild tachycardia, vital signs are normal. What does the CT show?

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William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the NFID, provides an expert recap of the 2022-2023 respiratory virus season for primary care clinicians.

Results of previous studies supporting health benefits of low-dose, moderate drinking were likely skewed by bias and confounding, say authors of a new meta-analysis.

Cluster headache and migraine are described as "highly circadian at multiple levels," suggesting hypothalamus involvement and potential for new treatments, study authors say.

In a study of adults with pain in at least 1 body region, those with fibromyalgia had significantly greater odds of acknowledging pain-related addiction exacerbations.

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Each 1000 mg rise in Na excretion saw a corresponding 3%, 4%, and 4% higher risk of worsening carotid plaque, CAC score, and coronary artery stenosis, respectively.

Meta-analysis authors urge caution in use of analgesics used commonly to treat non-specific acute LBP in the absence of head-to-head RCT evaluating both efficacy and safety.

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The risk of neurocognitive abnormality increased with each additional pain site among patients with multisite chronic pain and appeared to be mediated by loss of hippocampal volume.

Statin therapy did not exacerbate muscle injury, pain, or fatigue in persons engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, according to a new study.

Opioid manufacturers will supply outpatient pharmacies and other dispensers with pre-paid mail-back envelopes for disposal of unused medication.